Medical Assistant Team Lead, Urogynecology, West Roxbury/Quincy

Job Description

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, coordinates the daily support operations of a single clinical area or group. Serves as functional supervisor or Team Leader for unit support staff.

The Urogynecology division at Atrius Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/Team Lead to join our division to support the Urogynecology practice at our West Roxbury and Quincy office sites.

Provide direct patient care in a medical office setting
Clean, sterilize, and store instruments in accordance to guidelines
Prepare the room and equipment for office visits and procedures
Take vitals
Assist providers during examination, testing, and treatment of patients as needed
Performs patient education
Triage patient inquiries
Keep equipment operating by following the operating instructions
Maintain medical supplies by inventory stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt
Oversee clinic schedule for optimal efficiency and scheduling appointments when appropriate
Assist with administrative work

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is strongly preferred if the job is in a patient-facing clinical capacity. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.

EXPERIENCE Skills and experience typically acquired through at least 3 year of clinical experience in an outpatient facility. In depth knowledge of specialty’s area required.

SKILLS

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients and medical professionals required. Has sound judgment with the ability to work and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. Has demonstrated leadership potential.

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.

Benefits Include:

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution,

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 10 paid holidays,

• Paid professional development

• Generous health and welfare benefit package.